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Youths to front court for alleged theft

November 7, 2023 6:27 am

Two youths who have been charged for their involvement in the theft of a motor vehicle from Waituri, Nausori, will be produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court today.

The alleged incident occurred last week, when a 36-year-old owner of the vehicle discovered his car missing.

According to the police, the owner woke up on Saturday morning and reported the matter to the police.

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On Sunday, the Eastern Division task force recovered the stolen vehicle near Korovou in Tailevu.

The two accused persons, who also reside in Waituri, have since been charged.

The 19-year-old has been charged with one count of theft and one count of damaging property, while the 21-year-old has been charged with one count of theft.